1. Architecture and Building Design (ABDS)
1.1. Learning aims – Skills
1.1.1. achieve an understanding of drawings through sketching, free-hand drawing and 3D modeling
1.1.2. collect information and perform functional analyses in regards to the subject
1.1.3. design the layout of the single-family house through functional analyses
1.2. Learning aims – Knowledge
1.2.1. fundamental architectural guidelines regarding the aesthetic setting
1.2.2. the subject in general, its methods and practice
1.2.3. the history of styles, building materials and building methods in traditional Danish singlefamily houses
1.3. Content
1.3.1. The overall theme of the semester - the single-family house
1.3.2. Architectural understanding
1.3.3. Tools for planning, analysis and visualization
1.3.4. Development and presentation of your own proposal
1.3.5. The history of the single-family house
2. Building Design
2.1. Content
2.1.1. External walls and external wall completions
2.1.2. Oral, graphic and digital presentations of the above
2.1.3. Analogue and digital tools in sketching and communication of construction (See “BIM – Building Information Modeling’ under References)
2.1.4. Roofing and roofing completions
2.1.5. Excavation, foundation and floor structures
2.1.6. Layout of house on the plot
2.2. Learning aims – Knowledge
2.2.1. the subject in general, its methods and practice
2.2.2. functional requirements for building constructions, including knowledge about Energy Efficient Sustainable Building Design and Construction
2.2.3. analogue and digital tools in the design and communication of the building design
2.2.4. contemporary building methods and building constructions
2.2.5. the legal framework governing the construction of single-family houses that have one or two floors
2.3. Learning aims – Skills
2.3.1. analyze and select building constructions for your project
2.3.2. plan and develop a building from the ‘first idea stage’ to a stage where it can be used as a basis for local authority approval
2.3.3. prepare documentation and to communicate information about the designed building using 2D/3D drawings – in writing and orally
2.3.4. achieve an understanding of drawings and constructions through sketching and 3D modelling
3. Material Science (BDS/MSC)
3.1. Content
3.1.1. A visit to building material manufacturers and building sites.
3.1.2. Scientific research within the area of study.
3.1.3. Preparation of a description of building components (including wood, brickwork, ceramic materials and concrete).
3.2. Learning aims – Knowledge
3.2.1. building materials in the construction of single-family houses
3.2.2. building materials and their incorporation in constructions
3.2.3. the subject in general, its methods and practice
3.2.4. processing procedures and production of building materials
3.2.5. the lifecycle term in relation to durability, maintenance and sustainability
3.3. Learning aims – Skills
3.3.1. analyze and select building materials at a basic level
3.3.2. analyze and select building materials at a basic level
4. Structural Design and Mathematics (STD/MATH)
4.1. Learning aims – Knowledge
4.1.1. masonry - its bearing capacity, masonry areas and brick lintels in small buildings
4.1.2. units and concepts related to basic structural design and mathematics
4.1.3. the structural systems and be able to identify these in a single family house of 1-2 floors
4.1.4. structural documentation
4.2. Learning aims – Skills
4.2.1. account for loads from the building/construction components
4.2.2. communicate the structural ways of the loads through the buildings, orally and by using sketching techniques
4.2.3. account for the structural system of a single family house
4.2.4. prepare structural documentation as described in the Eurocodes
4.2.5. use mathematics (C-level) and tabled values when determining ‘rough dimensions’ of building components
4.3. Content
4.3.1. Vertical loads in accordance with current standards
4.3.2. Action, reaction, dissolving and joining forces
4.3.3. Basic units, density, gravity and specific gravity
4.3.4. Position plans, design assumptions and choice of construction
4.3.5. Orientation of wind loads
4.3.6. How loads are transferred to foundations
4.3.7. Load bearing and bracing main system
4.3.8. Supports, anchoring, sheer walls, diaphragms and force transferring joints
4.3.9. Types of supports and loads
4.3.10. Masonry:
4.3.10.1. murbinder
4.3.10.2. wall areas
4.3.10.3. brick lintels
4.3.10.4. pre-stressed beams and wall ties
5. Building Services and Building Physics (BSE/BPHY)
5.1. Learning aims – Knowledge
5.1.1. different types of drainage pipes used inside the building and sewer, rainwater and drain pipes used in the ground (on the plot) and the connection to the main sewer system
5.1.2. different types of ventilation used in a single-family house
5.1.3. - different types of supply lines and their location on the plot in relation to the building, the boundary line and requirements for different laying depths
5.1.4. different heating systems used in a single-family house
5.1.5. various installations for water, heating, electricity and communication
5.2. Learning aims – Skills
5.2.1. calculate U-values of some standard constructions
5.2.2. plan technical installations on the basis of analyses and estimates
5.2.3. perform analyses and estimates for heating systems
5.2.4. arrange a plot and house plan in relation to supply lines and service pipes
5.2.5. perform analyses and estimates for ventilation in accordance with the Building Regulations 2010
5.3. Content
5.3.1. Supply lines
5.3.1.1. Requirements, materials, laying depths and laying conditions for the following different supply lines:
5.3.1.1.1. Communication and TV
5.3.1.1.2. Rainwater
5.3.1.1.3. Natural gas
5.3.1.1.4. District heating
5.3.1.1.5. Electricity
5.3.1.1.6. Water
5.3.1.1.7. Wastewater
5.3.2. Principles and supply pathways for water, heat, ventilation, communication lines and electrical installations:
5.3.2.1. drawing symbols
5.3.2.2. building Regulations requirements for ventilation
5.3.2.3. supply pathways in floors, walls and roof/ceiling. (space conditions)
5.3.3. Principles for drain and sewer
5.3.3.1. Calculation of U-values of standard constructions used in the project
5.3.3.2. U-values of windows
6. Building Planning and Management (BPM)
6.1. Learning aims – Knowledge
6.1.1. the planning and management of design work
6.1.2. methods for effective study planning
6.1.3. basic principles used in the planning of implementation
6.1.4. methods for estimating building costs
6.1.5. methods and principles for quality assurance
6.1.6. project organizations and the various parties involved – including, the design phases and forms of contracts
6.1.7. basic principles used for the filing and management of digital documents
6.1.8. the structure and content of a building component log
6.2. Learning aims – Skills
6.2.1. analyze the implementation and interdependency of the various building activities involved in the building of a single-family house – using a network diagram and the Gantt-charts
6.2.2. communicate the planning and implementation to the various parts involved
6.2.3. define (take-off) quantities and prepare cost estimates using m2-costs and costs of building components
6.2.4. set up a budget based on rough calculation for the various parties involved – including the client (building owner)
6.2.5. use a filing management system for your project as a group
6.2.6. - use a building component log as documentation for all decisions relevant to the project
6.2.7. plan the course of the semester logically
6.2.8. illustrate the building process in relation to the theme of this semester with consideration to the various parties involved
6.2.9. apply current planning methods involved when designing a single-family house
6.3. Content
6.3.1. Study planning (personal planning and group planning)
6.3.2. Time schedule (The Gantt-method and network planning)
6.3.3. Industry and Technology
6.3.4. Forms of enterprises
6.3.5. Calculation and quantity selection
6.3.6. Specifications/Building Component Log
6.3.7. Quality insurance
6.3.8. Site arrangement
6.3.9. Plan for Safety and Health
6.3.10. Waste management
6.3.11. Production flow and division of labor
6.3.12. Teamwork
6.3.13. Group teamwork and resource management
6.3.14. Tender documents
6.3.15. Transportation logistics
7. Communication (COM)
7.1. Learning aims – Knowledge
7.1.1. the importance of oral and written communication within the ATCM profession
7.1.2. teamwork and methods of cooperation and collaborative learning
7.1.3. the structure of reports and the significance regarding decision making
7.1.4. the structure of a digital presentation
7.1.5. the learning aims for the 1st semester
7.2. Learning aims – Skills
7.2.1. present academic subjects orally and in writing
7.2.2. develop a problem formulation
7.2.3. collect data by using methodological principles
7.2.4. both orally and in writing – reflect upon your own learning, including your collaboration with others
7.2.5. write a report as a documentation of the work and phase
7.2.6. use study techniques relevant to PBL
7.3. Content
7.3.1. Portfolio - including:
7.3.1.1. Self-reflection (learning aims, self-evaluation and knowledge sharing)
7.3.1.2. Documentation of learning styles, counselling meetings, team contracts, Project meetings
7.3.1.3. Incorporate practical elements in group-/team work
7.3.1.4. An introduction to team/group organized work
7.3.1.5. Reflection on subjects (learning aims, self-evaluation and knowledge sharing)
7.3.2. Study techniques, including:
7.3.2.1. Information retrieval
7.3.2.2. Reading and note-taking techniques
7.3.2.3. Mind Map on paper and digitally
7.3.3. Communication:
7.3.3.1. Verbal presentation technique
7.3.3.2. Writing decision and narrative minutes of meetings
7.3.3.3. Formulating problems
7.3.3.4. Presentation technique
7.3.3.5. Writing reports
8. Land Surveying and Spatial Planning (SUR)
8.1. Learning aims – Knowledge
8.1.1. the system of the Danish Planning Act
8.1.2. site plans, technical maps and the cadastral map
8.1.3. the Danish systems of coordinates and heights
8.1.4. the cadastral system and land registration
8.1.5. building legislation and building regulations
8.1.6. building position methods
8.2. Learning aims – Skills
8.2.1. perform a benchmark levelling using a levelling instrument and calculate reduced levels
8.2.2. read and understand local plans and assess whether a specific building complies with the local plan
8.2.3. collect local plans and other documents for a given area
8.2.4. collect, read and understand easements
8.2.5. apply the provisions in the Danish Building Regulations on separation distances and building lines as well as the provisions in the Danish Planning Act on planning zones
8.2.6. plan the layout of a plot in relation to a suitable placement of a building
8.3. Content
8.3.1. The provisions in the Danish Building Regulations on separation distances and building lines
8.3.2. The Danish Planning Act
8.3.3. Local plans and the framework provisions of municipal plans
8.3.4. Easements and registration of easements
8.3.5. Levelling and levels
8.3.6. Site plans
8.3.7. Contour plans
8.3.8. Building position methods